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West, Lewis – Age 22, Year: 1864 – 39th US Colored Infantry

Lewis West – 39th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55872084   NAID File Unit: 55872082     Microform: M1993

Military Service

Unit: 39th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  39 infantry

ID: 19444181

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 1

Enlisted date: September 5, 1864

Enlisted state: New York (N.Y.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Tarrytown

Residence

State born: New Jersey (N.J.)

County born: 

Town born: Jamaica

Occupation: Coachman

Physical Characteristics

Age: 22

Height: 5’ 6“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 55872084

NAID File Unit: 55872082

Microform: M1993

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